Sri LankaThe decision to win the draw and chooses to fight first in the first ODI against Australia It seemed to be a confident decision, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. The upper order collapsed under the relentless pressure of the Australian rhythm attack, leaving the hosts in shock to 31/4 in the first seven Overs. With tastes Pathum Nissanka,, Avishka FernandoAnd Kusal Mendis Back in the pavilion, the Sri Lanka sleeves seemed to be intended for disaster. However, in the middle of chaos, a man was standing – Charith Asalanka.
Charith Asalanka plays a grainy captain
Asalanka’s sleeves were simply heroic. By walking at a precarious 31/4, the left -hander showed a huge grain and a determination to stabilize the ship. While the counters continued to fall to the other end, Asalanka held the ground, playing a prudent mixture of defense and calculated the assault. His ability to rotate the strike and find borders at crucial moments has maintained the hopes of Sri Lanka living.
The highest point of his sleeves came in the 42nd when he buffered a slower bullet from Nathan Ellis Behind the point to raise its century. The crowd broke out in applause while Asalanka raised her bat, recognizing the cheers of the stands. Its 127 out of 126 balls, including 14 ovens and 5 six, was a masterclass of resilience and adaptability.
Asalanka show one-man in the middle of the collapse
The Asalanka blow was even more remarkable given the lack of support from the other end. Beyond Dunith WellageIn short, 30 years old, no other striker managed to cross the 20 -point brand. The Sri Lankan sleeves were a story of two halves – the early collapse and the provocative resistance of Asalanka. Despite its heroic, Sri Lanka was finally overthrown for 214 in 46 Overs, a total which seemed disappointing given the conditions. However, Asalanka’s century made sure that the hosts had something to fight, injecting a feeling of pride in an otherwise disappointing stick.
Dominant bowling display of Australia
Australia’s quakers deserve the merit of their disciplined and aggressive approach. Spencer Johnson And Aaron Hardie Has struck the early blows, reducing Sri Lanka to 6/2 in the first two Overs. Ellis was the choice of quisors, finishing with figures of 2/23 in her nine overs, while Sean Abbott Coup with three crucial counters. The visitors’ land was just as impressive, with sharp sockets and an agile land adding to the misfortunes of Sri Lanka. Matthieu CourtDiving wrestle to reject Kamindu Mendis And Alex CareyThe safe hands behind the stumps were remarkable moments on the ground.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Charith Asalanka ❤️pic.twitter.com/bt3yowweaw
– Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@srilankatweet) February 12, 2025
A captain! 💯🔥 Charith Asalanka leads before a brilliant century! 🏏💪#Carithasalanka #Slvsaus pic.twitter.com/vnzozdquy
– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@officialslc) February 12, 2025
Charith Asalanka obtains a Tap of Alex Carey Na Fist Bump from Steve Smith, after his incredible races of 127.
86 points from Charith’s races come from six and limits.#Slvsaus #Sri pic.twitter.com/pufxmpk0pa
– Prasanna Rodrigo (@prasanrod) February 12, 2025
After a series of low scores, Charith Asalanka evokes a fantastic fight 💯 – his 4th in Odis 👏 #Slvaus pic.twitter.com/f5ku7myvhz
– ThepoppingCrease (@poppingcreasesa) February 12, 2025
Charith Asalanka of Sri Lanka famous after having marked a century. #Slvausodi pic.twitter.com/7jelzftuiv
– Robert Cianflone (@ sportsnapper71) February 12, 2025
Srilanka 135 for 8 to 214 for 9 against Australia 🤯
– Everything thanks to Charith Asalanka, his partner Eshan Malinga 1 * (26)
Asalanka broke 127 points of 126 bullets, an One Man army, one of the most beautiful blows in Sri Lankan history 🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/lvjrnot1ru
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) February 12, 2025
What a lonely warrior round, one of the best centuries for sure.
Lecline yourself against Charith Asalanka 🫡 pic.twitter.com/cipijlhxxo
– 𝐑 𝐈 𝐓 𝐈 (@dhoni_tweetz) February 12, 2025
The 127 of Charith Asalanka in the 1st Odi against Australia today is one of the best sleeves that you will never see!
Sri Lanka was 135/8 and Asalanka was 50 when the 9th man went out to beat. With him, he added 79 other points in total, of which 78 left his bat. What a player! pic.twitter.com/xyosdkvktt
– Janaka Nimalachandra (@jnimalachandra) February 12, 2025
A well -made century for Charith Asalanka
-His 4th ODI Cent
-It was on 50 years when Malingu joined itWhat a round !!!#Slvsauspic.twitter.com/cplxckehy
– Rohit Baliyan (@rohit_lyan) February 12, 2025
Charith Asalanka has just played one of the best ODI rounds of this decade .. !! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ul2j9u2g0y
– Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@ rnawaz31888) February 12, 2025
